Directors: Upon arrival check in with Star Talent Productions in the lobby. Dancers should be made aware of their performance times. We have allowed at least 4 numbers (or a costume break) for costume changes. If you think you may have a costume change issue, please don't worry! We will make alterations for dancers with costume conflicts. If you need to perform at a different time please communicate with a member of our backstage staff before your scheduled performance time, Check back in with that person as soon as you are ready. Please be ready to perform 1 hour before your scheduled time and report backstage at least 5 numbers before you are to take the stage. We are aware of the late night schedules for this event. We will do everything we can to run this event early. We have a history of running early during Mini, Petite and Junior Groups. We will keep the event running continuously. Please make sure your students and parents are aware of this. Apparel, souvenirs, pictures and video will be available in the lobby area. PLEASE NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE AUDITORIUM OR DRESSING AREAS Please keep the dressing areas neat, this is a community area that others will be using. Dressing space will be very tight! Please only have who is necessary in the dressing areas. No Siblings or friends. Do not use the dressing area as a spot to hang out. Anyone caught defacing venue property will be disqualified from the competition immediately. No video or Photography We are working with IT Cinema for your photo and video needs. IT Cinema offers posters, buttons, statues, phone cases and much more. Be sure to check them out online http://dance.itcinema.com/star-talent Photogenic Entries may be entered at the door. Please see entry form and deadlines below Advise Star Talent Production of any errors ASAP. Title Entries Must be preregistered. We will take title entries until the week prior to competition. Regional Title scores will be based on solo performance and an improvisation performance. Each dancer will be grouped by age on stage for the improv portion prior to awards (or as scheduled). They will all take the stage at the same time. Contestants will have 30 seconds of solo time and may be asked to dance as a group if the judges feel necessary. Participants should perform in basic dance wear and given (at the event) display number or letter. The music selection will be picked by Star Talent Productions and will not be released prior to the event. Improv scores based on Technique, Showmanship, Originality and Musicality. All 2018 Regional Title Winners and runner ups will be eligible to compete for the 2018 National Title Competition. NO CHANGES OF LEVEL CAN BE MADE AT THE COMPETITION Please upload your competition music to your registration in dance comp genie. Select the Upload Music button after completing your registration to download your routine songs right from your computer Backup Music should be labeled with act number first, then routine title
SATURDAY Session I Mini and Petite Solos & Duet/Trios 07:00 AM Doors Open 07:45 AM Mini and Petite Solos 09:25 AM Improv for Royal Title Contestants 09:35 AM Mini and Petite Duet/Trios 10:15 AM Awards Session II Mini, Petite and Junior Groups 11:00 AM Session Starts 04:15 PM Awards Session III Junior Solos and Duet/Trios 05:00 PM Junior Solos 08:25 PM Improv for Royal Title Contestants 08:35 PM Junior Duet/Trios 09:40 PM Awards SUNDAY Session IV Teen and Senior Groups with Excel Duet/Trios 07:00 AM Doors Open 07:45 AM Session Starts with Excel Duet/Trios 08:10 AM Groups Begin 02:20 PM Awards (50 mins) Session V Teens and Senior Solos and Duet/Trios ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO PERFORM ONE HOUR EARLY Photogenic entries for Mini, Petite and Juniors (age as of 1/1/18) need to be turned in Saturday by 10:00am Photogenic for Teen, Senior and Adult (age as of 1/1/18) need to be turned in Sunday by 10:00am No Video or Photography We are working with IT Cinema for your photo and video needs. IT Cinema offers posters, buttons, statues, phone cases and much more. Be sure to check them out dance.itcinema.com/star-talent 03:00 PM Improv for Royal Title Contestants 03:10 PM Teen and Senior Solos 08:55 PM Extreme Duet/Trios 10:00 PM Awards Municipal Auditorium 200 Civic Center Drive Charleston, WV 25301 Lodging: Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown 1 Virginia St W Charleston, WV 25302 (304) 343-9300 If booking by phone, mention Star Talent for special rates. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER DANCE PARENTS, PLEASE LIMIT MOVEMENT THROUGH THE SEATS TO IN BETWEEN PROUTINES
Photogenic Entry Form Photogenic entries entered prior to competition DO NOT need to fill out this form Photogenic entries will be accepted at the door. All entries turned in the day of competition will need to be accompanied by this form Students Name: Age as of 1/1/18 Birthdate Studio Name or Code Each Entry $25.00 Cash Certified Check Money Order Only Cash, Certified Checks or Money Orders will be accepted at the competition event Accepted by: Star Talent Staff Member Date: